Finding the Third Proportional to 869,965 and 1,910,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,965 and 1,910,133 is: 4,193,971.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,965 : 1,910,133 = 1,910,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,965/1,910,133 = 1,910,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,965x = 1,910,133 × 1,910,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,965x = 3,648,608,077,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,648,608,077,689/869,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,193,971.11
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